Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Chargers NFL Betting Prediction

NFL Seahawks vs Los Angeles Chargers Prediction 8/10/2024

The Chargers are the underdog in their week one pre-season matchup against the Seahawks. This one is being played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA, with the Chargers as the home team. The game is set for 7:05 ET on Saturday, August 10th, and the Chargers are +109 on the money line, while the Seahawks are -1.5 point favorites. The over/under line is 35.5 points, and there is no TV coverage for this one.

  • Date: Saturday, August 10th
  • Time: 7:05 ET
  • Location: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood
  • TV: None

Seahawks vs Chargers

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Seattle went 2-0 at home last pre-season, but they dropped their only road game. The Seahawks finished with a 2-1 record, winning their first two games before falling to the Packers in week three. They opened with a 24-13 win over the Vikings and followed that up with a 22-14 victory over the Cowboys.

The Chargers went 2-1 last pre-season, winning both of their road games and dropping their only home game. They started with a 34-17 win over the Rams in week one. Los Angeles then lost to the Saints in week two but finished the pre-season with a 23-12 win over the 49ers.

Seahawks Injury Report

  • Buddha Jones – Undisclosed (Out)
  • Dee Williams – Undisclosed (Out)
  • Cameron Young – Undisclosed (Out)
  • Jerrick Reed II – Undisclosed (Out)
  • Lance Boykin – Undisclosed (Out)
  • Tyrel Dodson – Undisclosed (Out)
  • Abraham Lucas – Knee (Out)
  • Drake Thomas – Undisclosed (Out)
  • Jerome Baker – Undisclosed (Out)

Chargers Injury Report

No Injuries Reported

Seahawks Offense Breakdown

The Seahawks’ running game was 16th in both attempts and yards last pre-season. They averaged 20.3 points per game, ranking 12th, and 323 yards per game, placing them 17th. Seattle was 5th in yards per play, but their passing game was 19th in attempts and 14th in yards.

Chargers Offense Breakdown

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The Chargers were 4th in scoring last pre-season, averaging 24.7 points per game, but they were just 18th in yards per game. Their rushing game was a priority, with 31.3 attempts per game, the 5th most in the league, and 200.3 rushing yards per game, the top figure in the NFL. However, their passing game ranked 30th in yards, with 110.7 yards per game.

Seahawks Team Defense

Seattle’s defense was 5th best in terms of points allowed last pre-season, giving up 15.3 points per game. However, they were just 17th in yards allowed at 294.3 per game. They were tough to throw against, ranking 7th in passing yards allowed, but finished 17th in rushing yards allowed.

Chargers Team Defense

Allowing 304 yards per game, the Chargers’ defense was 18th in the NFL last pre-season. They gave up 17 points per game, which was the 8th best figure in the league. Opposing offenses had some success through the air, as the Chargers were 17th in passing yards allowed. Against the run, they were 11th in rushing yards allowed.

Seahawks vs Chargers Trends

  • Across their three previous road games, Seattle has an ATS mark of 1-1-1. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-1 while averaging 19 points per game.
  • Through their last five home contests, the Chargers offense has averaged 16 points per game while allowing an average of 21. Los Angeles posted an overall record of 2-3 while going 2-3 ATS.
  • Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Chargers have a straight up record of 0-5. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-4.
  • As the betting favorite, the Seahawks have an ATS mark of just 3-5-2 in their last ten games. Seattle posted a straight up mark of 8-2 in these matchups.

Seahawks vs Chargers Prediction

Seattle is favored by -1.5 points after their 22-17 win over the Chargers in week one of the preseason. The Seahawks will be looking to build on that victory as they head into this week’s game. The over/under line for this one is 35.5 points, and I’m predicting a combined score of 39 points. The Chargers are the home team in this one, and they are the underdogs at +1.5.

Even though the Chargers are the home team, the Seahawks are the road favorites in this one. If you are looking to place a bet on the money line, Seattle is -1.5. I’m predicting the over as the best bet for this game, with a combined score of 39 points. Seattle comes into this one with the momentum from their week one win over the Chargers.


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